The Ministry contributes to national and sectoral development through the implementing and disseminating of public policies, strategies for innovation, well-being, sustainability, legal certainty, efficient use of the territory, promotion of dignified housing and agricultural development. Regarding buildings and construction, the Ministry works towards a sustainable built environment through building code development; energy performance of cities; low-carbon housing sector; collaborative goals and innovation for the building sector; buildings-relevant public policies; and collection of Measurable, Reportable and Verifiable (MRV) information.